Course Information

COUN 160HC Honors University Transition

Counseling 160HC Honors College/University Transition is a one unit course that is transferable to the California State University. It is an enhanced orientation to the transfer process. The purpose is to help you select a transfer institution, understand what is required to transfer and make a plan to transfer to the school of your choice. We will also cover higher education in California, financial aid options, and priority application filing deadlines. An important part of the class is developing an autobiographical essay and personal portfolio. DUPLICATE CREDIT NOT GRANTED FOR COUN 160 C.

This course is conducted entirely online on our Blackboard coursesite (see link in the sidebar). There is a mandatory on-campus orientation the first week of class. You will need to have access to a computer. If you don’t have a computer and internet access at home there are computers in the LLRC (Library Learning Resource Center) that are available for student use.

COUN 135HC Honors Leadership

This is a three-unit class that is transferable to the California State University and the University of California. It includes the study and practical application of group and individual leadership techniques. It is designed to improve awareness of group dynamics, listening skills, personal values, decision-making, problem solving and organizational development. It is a web-assisted class. All materials and assignments are on our Blackboard coursesite (see link in the sidebar).

To be successful in these classes

You will need to be able to:• use a computer• browse the web• send and receive e-mail• use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint programs